HMS Carysfort was a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that served during World War I. Commissioned in 1914, the ship had a displacement of 4,180 tons and was armed with a main battery of five 6-inch guns. She participated in various operations during the war, including escort duties and patrols in the North Sea. Carysfort also played a role in the search for the German battleship SMS Goeben. After the war, the ship was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and later the Mediterranean Fleet. In the 1920s, Carysfort underwent modifications and upgrades to improve her capabilities. She was decommissioned in 1931 and eventually sold for scrap in 1934. HMS Carysfort had a relatively short but active service history, contributing to the Royal Navy's efforts during a critical period in maritime warfare.

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